Trusted Venue Partner

Recess X Kansas City Zoo: 1 Year of Seamless Partnership

Discover how Kansas City Zoo leverages Recess to deliver premium brand experiences to audience across 3 locations, generating incremental revenue with zero operational burden.

Expand Your Partnership
Kansas City Zoo product sampling
1
Years Partnered
3
Locations Activated
15.0K+
Samples Distributed
2+
Offers Accepted
$2,080
Total Payout

Brands That Have Sampled at Kansas City Zoo

Liquid I.V.
Red Bull
Clif Bar
KIND
Kraft Heinz
Anheuser-Busch
La Croix
GT's Kombucha

Delight Members. Zero Effort. Get Paid.

Surprise your members with free premium products they'll love—while Recess handles all the logistics. You distribute samples, they light up, you earn revenue.

Proven at Enterprise Scale

We've successfully executed 2+ campaigns across 3 Kansas City Zoo locations—with consistent quality, timing, and results every time.

Revenue Without Risk

Kansas City Zoo earns incremental revenue on every campaign with zero upfront costs, no inventory liability, and no operational overhead for your teams.

Turnkey Execution

From brand coordination to product delivery and reporting, Recess handles every detail. Your team simply places products and watches audience engage.

Complete Brand Control

Kansas City Zoo approves every brand and campaign before activation. Nothing enters your venues without your explicit sign-off—protecting your brand integrity.

Premium Brands

Connect your audience with leading wellness, nutrition, and lifestyle brands actively seeking partnerships with venues like Kansas City Zoo.

Dedicated Partnership Team

Become part of 10,000+ venues partnering with Recess to transform how brands connect with consumers in real-world spaces.

How It Works

Launch your first sampling campaign in days, not months.

1

Create a Listing for Your Venue

Create and list your profile in under 5 minutes. 100% free to join and no obligations.

2

Get Matched with Brands

We connect you with brands looking to reach your specific audience. You review and approve every campaign.

3

Receive & Distribute Samples

Products ship directly to your venue and surprise and delight your community.

4

Get Paid

Get paid for every sample distributed to your audience after completion of event.

What Venues Like You Are Saying

Real feedback from venues partnering with Recess

What impressed us most was how seamlessly the activation integrated with our daily operations and guest demographics. The brand team was professional, our visitors genuinely engaged with the products, and we've already had multiple requests from other companies wanting to activate at our location based on word-of-mouth from that event.

ME

Meadowbrook Community Experiences

Venue Partner

The product sampling activation we hosted brought incredible energy to our venue during peak season. Families appreciated the interactive experience, and we saw a noticeable uptick in gift shop sales and membership inquiries from visitors who discovered us through the event.

SA

Savanna Springs Wildlife Education Center

Venue Partner

Working with brands on activations has really diversified our revenue stream beyond just venue rentals. The sampling events create a fun atmosphere that keeps guests engaged longer, and we've gotten amazing feedback about how these partnerships enhance the overall guest experience.

PR

Prairie Wind Event Spaces

Venue Partner

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost to me?
Nothing. It's 100% free for your organization. There are never any costs or fees associated with using the Recess platform.
When and how do we get paid?
Within 7 days of distributing the products and completing your recap survey, you'll receive payment via ACH transfer.
Are we responsible for getting the product to our venue?
No. Products are shipped directly to your location during a timeframe that you provide. We coordinate all logistics to make it as convenient as possible for you.
What happens if we deny a brand's offer that isn't a good fit for our venue?
There are no penalties. You always have the option to accept or deny offers and aren't penalized in any way. We want to make sure it's a program you would be excited about and that aligns with your brand values.